Binance Offers $250,000 Bounty For Information Leading To Hackers’ Arrest

Binance is offering $250,000 for information that leads to the arrest of hackers who attacked it last week

The bounty will be paid in its BNB token, and may be split if multiple sources are used

Bounties aren't new to the bitcoin ecosystem. Currently available bounties include one for 37 BTC for information on hacker who hacked Satoshi Nakamoto

Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange Binance is offering the equivalent of $250,000 for information that leads to the arrest of those responsible for an attack on its platform last week. The attack, as reported, was only stopped by the exchange’s security systems.

The security incident saw hackers create API keys for phished users, so they could then pump Viacoin with the victims’ funds and sell the little-known cryptocurrency at a premium in the VIA/BTC trading pair. The irregular trading activity triggered Binance’s security systems, which halted withdrawals.

Binance’s $250,000 bounty will be paid in its Binance Coin (BNB), a token used at the exchange. Those who wish to collect the bounty will have to send the information they have to the exchange, and to their local law enforcement agencies. If local laws allow, the bounty hunters will be able to remain anonymous.

“To ensure a safe crypto community, we can’t simply play defense. We need to actively prevent any instances of hacking before they occur, as well as follow through after-the-fact.”

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The company noted that if multiple data segments lead to the final arrest, the bounty may be split at Binance’s discretion. To widen its effort, it further revealed it allocated the equivalent of $10,000,000 in cryptocurrency reserves for future bounty awards. The Hong Kong-based exchange’s blog post further reveals it invited other cryptocurrency exchanges and businesses to follow suit.